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Bowood House and Gardens
About
Bowood’s Grounds, Terrace Gardens & Adventure Playground have re-opened to day visitors. Bowood House, Stables Restaurant, Treehouse Cafe, The Den and Soft Play remain closed at this time. Find out more about their updated safety measures on their website.
Bowood House & Gardens is the home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne. Bowood offers a fantastic day out in Wiltshire for all the family. Famous for one of the UK’s most extensive Adventure Playgrounds, children are guaranteed the time of their lives. NEW for 2020, A new area focusing on fun activities for our intrepid under 7 and inquisitive under 4 visitors.
The whole family can relax in 100 acres of beautiful parkland, designed by ‘Capability’ Brown, offering a lake, arboretum, pinetum and cascade. Perfect for walks and exploring. Or, visit Bowood House, which hosts a wealth of unique items from Queen Victoria’s wedding chair to Napoleon’s death mask and an extensive art collection.
During the spring (mid April to early June) visit the stunning Woodland Gardens, a woodland oasis offering breath taking vistas of colour covering over 70 acres.
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Opening Times
| Open (1 Apr 2021 - 1 Nov 2021) |
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* Open daily between 11am and 6pm from April to November.
The above times should be used as an indicator during the recovery phase from the global pandemic.
Please double-check details by visiting the website via the link above before you visit
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020
Further Information
Accessibility
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Childrens Play Area
- Shop
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Treehouse Café and The Stables Restaurant
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - NEW for 2020, A new area focusing on fun activities for our intrepid under 7 and inquisitive under 4 visitors & Soft Play Area
Key Features
- In countryside
Parking & Transport
- Car parking - Plentiful, on site & complimentary
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Wi-fi available
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent399
- Very Good223
- Average98
- Poor36
- Terrible18
Recent Reviews:
- WienetteSwindon, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyWell run, covid secure and great fun
Friday, 23rd October 2020Haven't been to Bowood since lockdown but spent a very good day out there during half term. Everything was very well run with lots of sanitiser, immaculately clean toilets and plenty of staff... Read full review - GabbystronMarlborough, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyRude, bullying groundsmen
Monday, 16th November 2020Today at Bowood there was a very little man in his very little green truck with his very little dog, being rude to members of the public using the pathway, from the, Landsdowne pub entrance. Whilst... Read full review - F9067XWleegTrip Type:FamilyImpressive
Saturday, 26th December 2020Stayed for Christmas 2020 with family from arrival to departure, Bowood staff made us feel so welcome. All staff members throughout were friendly and approachable, the restaurant was run so smoothly... Read full review
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